Extra Job...Sort of

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Yes just make sure you have the RAID drivers on Floppy for the install, you'll have to use the old F6 via detecting hardware.

Raptors yes nice and fast

I used XP 64bit when it first came out and stopped using it, lack if antivirus software etc at the time.
Support has improved a little, but you'll have to check compatibility bigtime.

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But i Presume this chap has ready spec'd each job anyway.... anyway good news!

 

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All the specs were already done but I had the OS wrong it isn't XP 64, it's Vista Ultimate.

The system I have to build with XP 64 is going print server for some reason.

 

how come?

 

that's what it says on the sheet, only to be used for printing from a network.

 

I don't know exactly but have been told it will be less than 8. It's only for a 4 man operation. That's about all I know.

 

yep, I am just gonna build what it says. Maybe I should get in contact with the guy and tell him 64bit one is dodgy and he should go for the 32bit OS to save him and probably me any hassle.

I got a compaq server delivered today my instructions were to investigate why it's overheating

Answer = dust, I'm gonna have to invest in a bloody face make and goggles before I blow out the dust. It's about an inch thick in places

I also might have to replace the HSF as it sounds like it's on it's last legs, unless blowing out the dust helps.

 

Seems a bit odd to go for 64-bit XP as a print server to me as well! I understand if the company wants to cut down on costs and has decided that 2K3 (or 2K server is a bit overkill for a print server, but the only 'real' benefit to having a 64-bit O/S running on a workstation in that situation would be to pump more than 4Gb of RAM into it. As a print server for four pees, that's about as overkill as its possible to get!

I also concur with Sparky - 64 bit print drivers are a pain in the arse to get hold of. Still, they're the client - I can think of plenty of occasions where I've done small private jobs that have left me scratching my head in puzzlement!

 

I'll mention it to the guy but if that's what the people want then who am i to say they are wrong

Am gonna have to dig out some books from university I have to install Unix on a sun box, haven't done any Unix for 4 years since we swapped from Sun Solaris systems at work to 2k3.